THRIVE

THRIVE is a Chamber initiative aimed at empowering women in business on the North Shore to succeed both professionally and personally.

THRIVE creates meaningful and inclusive opportunities through mentorship, networking, programming, education, inspiration and support.

The vision differs from that of a typical women’s business group and is not designed to gain leads or market one’s business. Rather, THRIVE is built around the spirit of both professional and personal development and accomplishment.

Membership in THRIVE is free. Both women and men interested in supporting the growth and success of women in business are welcome to join. Membership in the North Shore Chamber is not required to join THRIVE.

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR 2024 SUMMIT A HUGE SUCCESS!

 

The second annual THRIVE Summit was fantastic day of inspiration, education, and connection.
Dynamic speakers covered a wide range of topics and marketplace vendors created great energy while offering information and services.

If you attended the Summit, we’d love your feedback!
Please take our 2-minute survey and let us know your thoughts and impressions.

Click through photos and enjoy highlights of the conference.

EVENTS

THRIVE Breakfast Seminar: Strategies for Breast Health

10.17.2024

Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with THRIVE during this important and informative education seminar. Speakers:  Alex Klemmer and Dru Lindgren...

THRIVE News

Maureen McKinnon inspires at THRIVE Luncheon

September 23, 2024

Emotions at Work

May 16, 2024

THRIVE's Latest Lunch & Learn Focuses on Enhancing Workplace Dynamics Through Emotional Intelligence
Networking for a Great Cause

April 1, 2024

Plummer Youth Promise Spotlighted at THRIVE After Hours
Wondering what’s the latest for THRIVE?

March 11, 2024

THRIVE Lunch & Learn tackles financial wellness

February 22, 2024

At a recent seminar, Quiroga explained the importance of a personal financial strategy that works with your goals and values
Lauren Baker shares what makes her THRIVE

February 1, 2024

Former First Lady of Massachusetts and CEO of Wonderfund, discussed her passion for social responsibility, reflects on years in public eye
Butterfield receives accolades by real estate magazine

January 3, 2024

The Groom Construction Senior VP was recognized for outstanding contributions to the commercial real estate industry
‘Lunch and Learn’ shares approach to handling difficult conversations

December 20, 2023

Chamber member Laura Caton offered strategies to help business leaders deliver tough news
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THRIVE Steering Committee

  • Karen Andreas, co-chair; President/CEO, North Shore Chamber of Commerce
  • Mary Anne Clancy, co-chair; Institution for Savings, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
  • Bernadette Butterfield, Groom Construction, Vice President of Business Development
  • Bethany Blake, Harborlight Homes, Director of Philanthropy & Marketing
  • Cara Hutchins, Communications, Ink, CEO & Founder
  • Darcia Tremblay, Silver Lining Solutions, Owner/President

THRIVE Advisory Council

  • Patti Beckwith, Constitution Financial Partners, Branch Manager
  • Vanessa Bettencourt, North Shore Bank, Assistant VP of Retail Banking
  • Christine Boncore, US1 Ventures, Asset Manager, Esq.
  • Erin Calvo-Bacci, CB Stuffer, Co-owner
  • Luisa Coppola, Rockland Trust, VP Commercial Lending
  • Gina Deschamps, Endicott College, Executive Director Angle Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Sherri Fiore, iCorps Technologies, Director of Sales
  • Julie Ganong, Chococoa Baking Company, Owner​

 

  • Melisa Gillis, Gillis Consulting, Owner
  • Michelle Kempskie, Michelle Kempskie Consulting, Owner
  • Kristin Kolick, Correnti Kolick LLP, Partner
  • Raminder Luther, Dean of Bertolon School of Business, Salem State University
  • Nicole Mitsakis, CM&B, Vice President of Marketing
  • Samanda Morales, WellFin360, CEO
  • Shelley Murray, Salem Five Bank, SVP/Regional Manager
  • ​Sara Stanley, HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change), Executive Director
  • Kathleen Walsh, YMCA of Metro North, President/CEO

Resources

Center for Women & Enterprise - Eastern MA
SBA resource for women-owned businesses
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

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Please submit your contact information and we’ll be happy to add you to our THRIVE membership list. You’ll receive our newsletters and email updates about upcoming THRIVE events. Looking forward to Thriving together!

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